Whether in the street, on a flight of steps or a promenade, the visitor to Valparaíso always finds panoramic views that are somehow bordered by the city’s shapes.

The 42 hills of Valparaíso close around the bay that gave its name to the city, forming a half-circle bordered by the slope of the land, always orientated towards the sea. The distant horizon is a constant geometric reference for those walking the streets of Valparaíso.

[2] Valparaíso is the second most important port in Chile, with a population of 290,000. Its hosts the National Congress (Parliament), and its old town core was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2003.